发送大尺寸的附件一直是个问题。电子邮件(Email)服务器对附件大小有其自身的限制，因此我们必须使用一些第三方应用程序或服务来发送我们的大文件。
虽然我们已经在网络上提供了许多云托管和文件共享服务和应用程序，但Mozilla在列表中添加了一个新服务和应用程序。流行的网络浏览器制造商Firefox最近推出了一个新网站“ Send ”，这使得发送大文件变得非常容易。然而，这是一种不同类型的文件共享服务，因为这里的文件一旦下载就会消失，据说是受到Snapchat和Instagram Stories的启发。(Instagram Stories)这意味着该服务专为两人之间的快速文件共享服务而设计，而不是用于长期存储或云托管目的。
火狐发送
“发送”，(‘Send’, )该网站目前作为测试(Test)试点启动，但对所有人开放和访问。尽管该网站是由Mozilla设计和发布的，但它适用于所有流行的浏览器。因此，无论您使用哪种浏览器， Firefox Send现在都可以让您直接从 Web 浏览器共享您的大文件。(Firefox Send)
在线加密和共享大文件
前往网站send.firefox.com并上传您要共享的文件。您可以上传最大为 1GB 的文件。
上传后，该网站会为您提供一个可共享的链接。将此链接发送给您想与之共享文件的任何人。确保(Make)接收方在 24 小时之前下载文件，因为在那之后文件会消失。此外，如果你们中的任何人下载该链接，该链接将会消失。
然而，下载链接消失了，但原始文件仍然完好无损。
根据Mozilla的说法，Send网站在第 3 阶段启动，官方称其为试运行(Test Pilot) 项目(Project)。因此，这意味着该公司已准备好正式推出该服务。目前，该服务以Test Pilot模式启动，以便用户可以试用它，看看是否有任何错误需要修复。
更新 - 2019 年 3 月 14 日。(UPDATE – 14th March 2019.)
经过近两年的试点测试，Mozilla 的文件共享服务Firefox Send终于准备就绪。最初，Firefox Send的文件上传限制为 1 GB，该文件在一次下载后或一天后到期，以较早者为准。发生了很多变化，新版本提供了可配置的过期下载链接、密码保护、管理共享文件的选项。
Firefox Send – 可配置的过期下载链接(Firefox Send – Configurable Expiring Download Links)和密码保护(Password Protection)
虽然注册这项服务是最好的，但Mozilla还为那些想要保持匿名的人提供服务。您可以在没有帐户的情况下使用 Firefox Send，但仅限于 1 Gb 文件上传(Firefox Send without an account but will be limited to 1 Gb file upload)。除了文件上传限制外，在功能方面没有限制。
所以打开send.firefox.com，然后拖动文件或选择它。您可以上传多个文件或单个大文件。该界面将列出您要上传的所有文件，以及各个文件大小和总大小的详细信息。使事情变得有趣的是其他选项。
到期时间(Expiration Time)和密码保护(Password Protection)
Mozilla 奇怪地结合了两种选择。您需要选择下载次数和链接过期时间。
- 下载次数可以是 1、2、3、5、20、50 和 100 中的任一个。
- 链接过期时间可以在 5 分钟、1 小时、1 天或 7 天之间。
Mozilla 必须这样做以确保限制下载次数。因此，如果您不明智地选择，并且有人无法下载，则链接可能会过期。它适用于那些喜欢较少下载次数的人。
最后，如果您不想让其他人下载这些文件，您可以使用密码保护这些文件。请注意，当您一起上传几个文件时，它们将作为一个存档文件在另一侧下载。
在 Firefox Send 上管理共享文件
您可以管理已共享的文件。如果您没有注册，Firefox将使用 cookie。您将能够看到所有文件，到期时间可以选择删除它。当您批量上传文件时，它们可用作存档文件。您将无法从那里删除单个文件。如果您不小心上传了其他文件，请确保删除完整集并重新上传。
Firefox Send下载页面的外观如何
请(Stay)放心，目前没有广告。当您单击该链接时，它将打开该链接的下载页面，并为您提供您将要下载的文件列表。目前无法下载单个文件(no way to download individual files)，但您可以看到这些文件的名称和大小。
由于文件没有预览选项(no preview option for files)，因此请务必自行承担下载文件的风险。Mozilla不会扫描这些文件以查找病毒或任何可能有害的文件。最佳做法是仅从已知链接下载文件，或者当您确定来自已下载文件的人的文件时。
文件发送体验
您想知道上传和下载的速度有多快吗？它看起来很快，但也取决于您的互联网速度和机上用户数量。所以请记住它的免费服务，如果你是普通的Firefox用户，你会喜欢它的。
Mozilla 还计划在本周晚些时候推出Firefox Send作为测试版的Android应用程序。(Android)我也期待Firefox会在一段时间内内置这个选项。如果没有别的，一个链接应该是有用的，或者可能是一个完整的集成和专用页面，或者可能是一个扩展可能会有所帮助。
你怎么看待这件事？让我们在评论中知道。(What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments.)
提示(TIP)：Firefox 密码箱(Firefox Lockbox)允许您在手机上携带密码。
Firefox Send lets you encrypt & share large files online using any browser
Sending the big sized attaсhments has always been an issue. Email server has their own limitations about the attachment sizes, and thus we haνe to usе some third party applications or services to send our largе files.
While we already have many cloud hosting and file sharing services and applications available over the web, Mozilla adds a new one to the list. The popular web browser maker Firefox has recently launched a new website ‘Send’ which makes it really easy to send the large files. This is, however, a different kind of file sharing service because here the files disappear once downloaded, inspired by Snapchat and Instagram Stories supposedly. This means the service is particularly designed for quick file sharing service between two persons and not for a long term storing or cloud hosting purpose.
Firefox Send
‘Send’, the website is launched as a Test Pilot for now but is open and accessible for all. Despite the fact that the website is designed and launched by Mozilla, it works on every popular browser. So, Firefox Send now lets you share your huge files right from your web browser, no matter which browser you are using.
Encrypt & share large files online
Head over to the website send.firefox.com and upload the file you want to share. You can upload a file up to 1GB of size.
Once uploaded, the website gives you a shareable link. Send this link to anyone you want to share the file with. Make sure the receiver downloads the files before 24 hours because the file will disappear after that. Also, the link will disappear if any one of you downloads it.
The download link, however, disappears but the original file remains unharmed.
As per Mozilla, the Send website is launched at stage 3 which official is termed as a Test Pilot Project. Thus, it means the company is all set to roll out the service officially. The service, for now, is launched in Test Pilot mode so that users can play around with it and see if there are any bugs to be fixed.
UPDATE – 14th March 2019.
After almost two years of pilot testing, Mozilla’s file sharing service Firefox Send is finally ready. Initially, Firefox Send was available with a limit of 1 GB file upload which would expire either after one download or in one day whichever comes earlier. A lot has changed, and the new version offers configurable expiring download links, password protection, an option to manage shared files.
Firefox Send – Configurable Expiring Download Links & Password Protection
While its best if you sign-up for this service, Mozilla is also offering those who want to stay anonymous. You can use Firefox Send without an account but will be limited to 1 Gb file upload. Apart from the file upload restriction, there is no limit when it comes to features.
So open send.firefox.com, and either drag a file or select it. You can upload multiple files or single large files. The interface will list all the files that you wish to upload with details of individual files sizes and total size. What makes things interesting are the other options.
Expiration Time & Password Protection
Mozilla has oddly clubbed two options. You need to choose both the number of downloads and time for the link to expire.
- The number of downloads can be either of 1,2,3,5,20,50 and 100.
- The link expires time can be between 5 minutes, One hour, one day or 7 days.
Mozilla must have done this to make sure to put a limit on the number of downloads. So if you don’t choose wisely, and somebody fails to download, the link can expire. It is for those who prefer a lesser number of download count.
Lastly, you can password protect those files if you don’t want anybody else to download it. Do note that when you upload a couple of files together, they will be available as one archive files to download on the other side.
Manage Shared Files on Firefox Send
You can manage the files you have shared. If you are not signed up, Firefox will use cookies. You will be able to see all the files, expiration time an option to delete it. When you upload files in bulk, they are available as archive files. You will not be able to delete individual files from there. In case you have accidentally uploaded additional files, make sure to remove the complete set and upload it again.
How does Firefox Send download page look
Stay assured that there is no advertisement for now. When you click on the link, it will open the download page of that link, and gives you a list of files you are about to download. There is no way to download individual files as of now, but you can see the name, and size of those files.
Since there is no preview option for files, make sure to download files on your own risk. Mozilla is not scanning these files for virus or any files which can be harmful. The best practice is to download files only from known links or when you are definite about the files from someone who already has downloaded it.
File Send Experience
You are wondering how fast upload and download is? It looks fast, but it will also depend on your internet speed and number of users onboard. So use this keeping in mind that its free service, and if you are a regular Firefox user, you will love this.
Mozilla is also planning to roll out Firefox Send as an Android app in beta later this week. I am also expecting that Firefox will have this option inbuilt in some time. If nothing else, a link should be useful or maybe a complete integration and dedicated page or may be an extension can be helpful.
What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments.
TIP: Firefox Lockbox allows you to carry your passwords on your Phone.
